{"title":"Alice Loxton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice Loxton\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves compelling narratives that bring history to life, focusing on the intricate personal stories behind significant events. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eEighteen\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEleanor\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of memory, identity, and the human experience within historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of biography and memoir, where rich detail and emotional depth illuminate the past. Loxton’s writing invites reflection on the lives that have shaped history, presented with sensitivity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eighteen-by-alice-loxton-9781035031290","title":"Eighteen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Instant Sunday Times Bestseller\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The star of her generation'\u003c\/em\u003e - Dan Snow, host of History Hit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'Bursting with ideas and images'\u003c\/em\u003e - Philippa Gregory, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Other Boleyn Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'Utterly, utterly brilliant'\u003c\/em\u003e - Tracy Borman, author of \u003cem\u003eThe King's Witch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt eighteen, your life is full of what-ifs and why-nots. You have everything to look forward to - unless you've got the plague...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens if the First World War breaks out while you're at university?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow does a young woman, born without arms or legs, make a living in Georgian London?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat turns a rugby-obsessed teenager from a Welsh mining town into Richard Burton?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this unconventional and witty history, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alice Loxton delves into Britain's past, exploring the country through eighteen notable figures at that most formative age - eighteen. From a young Elizabeth Tudor facing deadly intrigue at court, to Empress Matilda already changing the fate of nations, \u003cem\u003eEighteen\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to join an eclectic cast of young Britons across the nation and throughout its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating stories of royalty, explorers, writers and entertainers, \u003cem\u003eEighteen\u003c\/em\u003e asks what lessons we can learn for modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Brilliantly original, wonderfully perceptive and full of rich insights... Loxton has confirmed her place as one of our most exciting and talented young historians'\u003c\/em\u003e - James Holland, bestselling author and historian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544313221356,"sku":"9781035031290","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035031290.jpg?v=1749775919"},{"product_id":"eleanor-by-alice-loxton-9781035076949","title":"Eleanor","description":null,"brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46760577532140,"sku":"9781035076949","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14290253482556.jpg?v=1756174049"},{"product_id":"eleanor-by-alice-loxton-9781035076956","title":"Eleanor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary historical journey through England. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller \u003cem\u003eEighteen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Waterstones Best History Book of 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Joyous. The perfect walk through history'\u003c\/em\u003e - Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter and author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Whimsical, charming and cosy. Will make you want to take a long walk, look at some churchyards, and drink a lovely cup of tea'\u003c\/em\u003e - Alice Winn, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eIn Memoriam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I, the warrior king. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalised in stone. To mark the places where it, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: following in history's footsteps by walking the entire 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Alice journeys in search of England's forgotten Queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways. Lively and entertaining, \u003cem\u003eEleanor\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of this lesser-known royal, revealing her inspiring legacy and the hidden history of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Beautiful, elegiac, honest and compelling . . . a modern-day pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of one of the great forgotten queens'\u003c\/em\u003e - Kate Mosse, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Map of Bones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Loxton has the novelist's skill of seeing the world through her characters' eyes, and the historian's accuracy of vision'\u003c\/em\u003e - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eNormal Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Eleanor is dazzling, alive with wit, elegance and insight. A book that makes history feel urgent, intimate and unforgettable'\u003c\/em\u003e - Rob Rinder, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Trial\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253460709612,"sku":"9781035076956","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035076956-eleanor-1.jpg?v=1788230940"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alice-loxton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}